Coming up: Library special events
When most students go to the library, they don’t expect to come across a board game from the ‘90s or the opportunity to meet their favorite author. However, Alkek Library is working to make those...
View ArticleTexas State Professor makes impact in School of Music
One Texas State professor has performed on stages spanning across six continents. Ian Davidson, oboe player and Regents’ and University Distinguished Professor, has been an instructor and prominent...
View ArticleHistory of Cheatham Street Warehouse
Since opening its doors in 1974, Cheatham Street Warehouse has served as a music oasis for San Marcos locals and Texas State students. Blaine Moore, head bartender at Cheatham Street, said Kent Finlay,...
View ArticleStudent organization T-Shirt sparks conversation
With the help of a T-shirt, the Texas State College Democrats have found a new way to spark a political conversation on campus and throughout the community. Nicholas Laughlin, president of the Texas...
View ArticleBritish opera relatable for Texas State audiences
Audience members will have the opportunity to witness a classic love triangle and explore the class systems of 1800s London when the Texas State opera department presents Arthur Sullivan’s H.M.S....
View ArticleBest Happy Hour: Zelicks
San Marcos residents have the chance to step back to the 1930s by visiting Zelicks Ice House, owned by brothers Chase and Seth Katz. Devin Lopez, Zelicks manager, said the site is built on what was...
View ArticleFarmer Fred’s Harvest Fall Carnival postponed due to weather
San Marcos residents who hoped to attend Farmers Fred’s Harvest Fall Carnival Oct. 24 will have to adjust their calendars. The event has been postponed to Oct. 29 due to inclement weather, according to...
View ArticleFall Carnival delivers fun, safe Halloween activities
Princess Elsa, R2-D2, Spider-Man, and Doctor Who were all in attendance at this years Farmer Fred’s Harvest Carnival in Plaza Park. The San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department hosted the free...
View ArticleTexas State welcomes new symphony director
A transformation is underway within the Texas State Symphony Orchestra. Carolyn Watson, director of orchestral studies, was recently appointed as the new director of the ensemble. Watson said she has...
View ArticleLocal event lets residents sip while they shop
On Nov. 13 the San Marcos Main Street Program hosted the third annual Wine and Wassail Walk. Samantha Armbruster, Main Street Program manager, said the event took place in downtown San Marcos in an...
View ArticleTexas State actress fills big shoes in Evita role
One Texas State theater student is following in the footsteps of Patti LuPone and Madonna. Michaela Boissonneault, musical theater junior, is living her dream role by playing Argentinian first lady Eva...
View ArticleArtisan market lets residents shop for holiday gifts
San Martians had the opportunity to shop handmade local art Nov. 21 at the third annual Hecho a Mano Mercado Artesano artisan market. Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos hosted the market on Lee...
View ArticleHays County Food Bank serves community for holiday season
With the holiday season quickly approaching, the Hays County Food Bank has begun gathering supplies to ensure families in the area have the opportunity to experience a happy holiday. On Nov. 13, the...
View ArticleLocal festival brings holiday cheer to San Marcos residents
The 29th annual Sights and Sounds of Christmas returned to the city Dec. 2-5 to help San Marcos residents and surrounding communities celebrate the holiday season. Brian Olson, former Sights and Sounds...
View ArticleFine Arts season ramping up for spring semester
The Texas State Department of Theatre and Dance has organized an assortment of pieces and performances for the spring semester. Students and members of the community should be on the lookout for a...
View ArticleMartin Luther King Jr. Commemoration brings diversity
The 31st Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Celebration will be held by the Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion this Wednesday. Attendees will meet in front of Old Main at 6:15...
View ArticleStudent travels the world for three consecutive semesters
Thousands of college students study abroad each year, but one Bobcat is going to the extreme by spending three consecutive semesters taking classes in foreign countries. Chloe Scarborough, anthropology...
View Article5 things to do this Valentine’s Day
Wonder World Cave and Wildlife Park Located conveniently in San Marcos, this is a great option for those who are looking to spend Valentine’s Day with friends and family. The park includes a tour of...
View ArticleFifth Annual Drag Out Funny highly anticipated
San Marcos locals will have the opportunity to participate in a unique night filled with comedy, burlesque, aerial pole dancing, glamour and drag this coming weekend. Bobcat Pride Scholarship, a...
View ArticleRemodeled Barbie may be too little too late
It’s never been a secret that the average American girl looks nothing like her sacred Barbie doll, but that is now less true than ever. The primary image associated with Barbie may be something like...
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